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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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