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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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