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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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