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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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