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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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