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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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