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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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