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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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