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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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