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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low 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 learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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