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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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