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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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