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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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