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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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