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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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