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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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