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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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