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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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