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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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