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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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