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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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