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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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