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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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