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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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