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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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