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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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