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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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