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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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