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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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