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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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