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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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