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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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