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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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