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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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