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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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