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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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