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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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