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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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