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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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