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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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