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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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