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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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