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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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