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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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