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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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