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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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