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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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