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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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