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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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