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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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