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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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