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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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