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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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