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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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