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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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