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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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