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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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