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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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