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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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