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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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