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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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