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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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