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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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