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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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