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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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