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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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