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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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