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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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