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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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