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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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