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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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