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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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