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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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