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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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