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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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