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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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