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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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