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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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