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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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