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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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