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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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