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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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