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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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