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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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