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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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