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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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