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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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