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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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