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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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