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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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