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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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