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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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