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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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