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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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