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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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