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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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