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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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