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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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