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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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