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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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