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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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