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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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