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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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