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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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