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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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