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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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