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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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