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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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