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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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