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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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