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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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