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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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