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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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