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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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