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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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