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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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