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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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