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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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