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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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