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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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