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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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