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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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