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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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