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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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