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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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