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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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