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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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