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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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