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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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