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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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