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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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