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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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