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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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