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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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