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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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