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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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