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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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