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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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