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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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