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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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