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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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