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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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