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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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