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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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