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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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