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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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