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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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