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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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