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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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