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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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