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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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