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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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