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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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