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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure 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 MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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