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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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