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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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