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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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