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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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