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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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