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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes 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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