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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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