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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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