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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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