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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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