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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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