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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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