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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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