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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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