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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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