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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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