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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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