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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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