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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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