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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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