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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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