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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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