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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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