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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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