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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations 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 teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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