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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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