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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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