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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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