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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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