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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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