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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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