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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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