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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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