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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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