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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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