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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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