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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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