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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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