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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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