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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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