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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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