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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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