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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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