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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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