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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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