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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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