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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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