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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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