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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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