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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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