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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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