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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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