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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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