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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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