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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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