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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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