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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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