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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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