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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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