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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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