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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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