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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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