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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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