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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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