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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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