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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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