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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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