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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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