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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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