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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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