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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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