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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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