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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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