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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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