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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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