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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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