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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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