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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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