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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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