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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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