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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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