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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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