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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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