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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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