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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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