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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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