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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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