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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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