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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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