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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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