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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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