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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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