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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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