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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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