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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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