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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers 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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