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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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