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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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