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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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