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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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