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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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