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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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