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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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