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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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