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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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