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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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