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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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