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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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