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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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