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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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