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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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