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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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