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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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