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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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