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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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