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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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