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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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