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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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