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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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