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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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