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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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