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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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