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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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