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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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