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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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