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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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