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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education