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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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