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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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