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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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