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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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