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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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