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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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