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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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