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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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