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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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