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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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