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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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