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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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