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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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