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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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