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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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