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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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