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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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