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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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