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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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