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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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