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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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