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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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