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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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