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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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