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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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