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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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