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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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