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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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