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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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