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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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