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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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