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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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