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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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