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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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