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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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