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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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