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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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