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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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