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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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