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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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