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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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