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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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