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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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