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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers 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 MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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