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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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