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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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