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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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