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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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