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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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