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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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