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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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