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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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