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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies 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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