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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models 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 optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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