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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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