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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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