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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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