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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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