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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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