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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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