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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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