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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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