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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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