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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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