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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the 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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