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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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