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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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