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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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