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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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