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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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