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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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