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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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