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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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