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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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