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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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