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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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