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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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