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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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