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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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