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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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