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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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