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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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