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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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