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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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