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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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