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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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