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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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