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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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