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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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