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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key 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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