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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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