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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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