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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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