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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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