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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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