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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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