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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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