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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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