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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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