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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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