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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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