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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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