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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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