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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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