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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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