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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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