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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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