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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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