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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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