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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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