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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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