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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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