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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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