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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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