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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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