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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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