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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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