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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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