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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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