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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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