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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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