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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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