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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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