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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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