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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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