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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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