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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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