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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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