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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key 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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