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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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