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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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