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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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