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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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