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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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