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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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