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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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