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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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