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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers 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? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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