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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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