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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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