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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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