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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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