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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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