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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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