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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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