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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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