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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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