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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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