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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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