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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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