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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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