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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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