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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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