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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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