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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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