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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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