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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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