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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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