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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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