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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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