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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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