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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources