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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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