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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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