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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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