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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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