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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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