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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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