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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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