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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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