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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key 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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