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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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