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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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