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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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