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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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