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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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