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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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