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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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