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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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