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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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