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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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