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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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