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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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