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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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