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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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