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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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