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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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