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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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