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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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