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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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