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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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