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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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