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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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