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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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