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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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