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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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