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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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