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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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