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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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