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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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