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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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