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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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