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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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