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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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