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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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