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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping 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 scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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