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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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