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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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