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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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