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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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