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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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