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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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