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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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