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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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