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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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