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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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