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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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