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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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