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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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