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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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