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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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