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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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