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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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