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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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