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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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