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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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