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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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