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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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