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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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