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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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