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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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